The Cool Fat Burner activates brown fat!

Brown Fat, or brown adipose tissue (B.A.T.) is the big new thing in health and weight loss. Everyone seems to be jumping on the bandwagon.
The Cool Fat Burner is the first cold thermogenesis cooling vest to prove it can activate brown fat. [See the UPDATE at the bottom of the story!]

– In this experiment, the CFB also proves it can activate brown fat after only ~ 1 hour of use.
– And that it can activate brown fat from “Hardcore” (shivering) intensity.
– And that can keep brown fat active for over ~ 1 hour after the session ends!All three of these are more or less new, first-time findings, and have huge implications for the Cool Fat Burner and cold thermogenesis, as well as the functions of brown fat, and health and weight loss in general.

So brown fat burns regular fat to generate heat, when one is exposed to cold, and if one is consistently exposed to cold, they build up more BAT. This is why brown fat is being researched as a treatment for obesity and the related metabolic disorders. BAT also increases uptake of blood glucose, and is being investigated to help treat diabetes. ***

As you can see in the pics, there was significant brown fat activity in the “After” scans.

There is noticable BAT activation around the neck and collar bones, the shoulder blades, all the way down the vertebrae, around the ribs, and down around the kidneys. (Note: there is actually more BAT active than one can see in these two PET images, as they are merely “thin slice” cross-sections on a single plane.)

Note: red coloration added for emphasis on active brown fat.

Discussion:

This experiment seems to confirm several claims of the Cool Fat Burner:

1. that the Cool Fat Burner cooling vest can in fact activate brown fat
2. that it only took ~1 hour of CFB use to activate brown adipose tissue (around 1hr 10 minutes)
3. that shivering does not turn off brown fat
4. that BAT continued to be active for over an hour after removing the CFB vest (exactly 1hr 20 minutes)
5. that large amounts of BAT can be metabolically active in someone as old as 40 years of age

It seems evident that consistent use of the Cool Fat Burner can increase the total amount of one’s brown fat stores. It’s been shown in numerous studies that one can increase the amount of brown fat one has by spending several hours a day in a 60’F room. 1 It’s also likely that the CFB can activate BAT in far less than 1 hour.

It’s also noteworthy that shivering does not deactivate BAT, considering many supposed “authorities” in the field — research scientists, bloggers, etc — have claimed that it would. (it’s ironic that many of these newfound experts don’t actually engage in cold thermogenesis themselves, yet give opinions and advise on it) We’ve already seen that interval shivering (“Shiver Surfing”) can triple metabolism as verified by indirect calorimety. And shivering probably elicits the highest release of adiponectin from fat cells. It’s recently been shown that shivering increases levels of the hormone irisin at a rate 4-5X faster than exercise. Irisin is involved in the “browning” of white fat; causing regular white fat to function somewhat like brown fat (in that it will burn some energy to create heat during cold stress). Cool Fat Burner users have reported increased strength and muscle gains — irisin (along with adiponectin) may be at work. Irisin also may even be involved in longevity.

Using the Cool Fat Burner can burn calories at different rates, depending on the intensity level.

In the indirect calorimetry experiment, we saw that the CFB can increase calorie burn at a modest rate even at “Casual” intensity, and at an impressive triple metabolic rate at “Hardcore” intensity. This current experiment, the activation of BAT, fills in the “Moderate” intensity level.

Age 37.

Little to no brown fat.

So how many calories does brown fat burn?

The exact amount of calories probably varies from person to person, depending on many factors, including how much total brown fat they have. The PET images of Eric G. for example, reveal a significant amount of brown fat, no doubt built up from consistent CFB use.

Also an important factor in regards to BAT and weight loss: how long does brown fat stay active?

Age 38.

Whole lot o’ brown fat!
(Different diet & exercise, too!)

User feedback imply that Cool Fat Burner use can elicit increased sensations of heat that often last for hours and hours after the CFB session has ended. In the video, Eric G. mentions frequent post-session heat sensations that can last well over 8 hours later. Assuming the sensations of heat correspond to BAT activation, this would seem to be confirmed by this experiment in that the PET scans showed active BAT, even though Eric G. removed the CFB 1 hr 20 minutes before taking the “After” scan. And that 1hr 20 min was spent sitting in a 70’F room, and wearing clothes. (Advise is given to CFB users to sit in a cool room after their sessions end. Even a moderately cool room, otherwise not normally cold enough to initially activate BAT, for example a 65’F room, might allow for an even longer extended post-CFB-session BAT activation. In other words, even if a cool room won’t initially activate BAT… it may be enough to help keep it activated, once the CFB has first turned it on.)

A related point in regards to “how long?” BAT stays active and relevant to total calorie burn numbers: an interesting study showed that “constitutionally lean” women have active brown fat, even at room temperature. Women who are constitutionally lean… have active BAT, 24/7. Just a coincidence? Unlikely.

These two findings imply that brown fat can stay active for hours a day, and can add up to significant amounts of calorie burn and real world weight loss.

UPDATE: the Cool Fat Burner was shown AGAIN to activate brown fat! At the end of a long, hot summer, the CFB showed that:

Hardcore (shivering) intensity activates brown fat

Brown fat stays active for over an hour after removing the Cool Fat Burner

The Cool Fat Burner allows one to maintain maximal brown fat stores, even after 6 months of hot summer weather!

*** the Cool Fat Burner & Cool Gut Buster device and website is not designed to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease or disorder.
Please consult with your physician before using it in any such capacity. Results may vary.

Disclaimer

Darker complexioned users are more prone to cryoburn and sub dermal bruising that may leave long-lasting discoloration.

Consult with your physician before use. Do not use for more than 25-30 minutes authorized by your physician.

Keep out of reach of children.

The Cool Fat Burner is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Extreme cold, especially from the Hybrid packs, may cause fat cell apoptosis, and spot reduce fat. Women should consider this when using Hybrid packs near the chest area. (layers of clothing should negate this)

Extreme cold near the skin for extended periods of time can cause cryoburn or even frostbite. Cold exposure for long periods of time can lead to hypothermia. Use common sense. Seek medical help if you experience any symptoms or health problems. Discontinue use if experiencing burning and tingling.

Do not place gel pack directly on the skin, use gel packs only in “Cool Fat Burner” and “Cool Gut Buster” fabric vests.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a history of heart conditions consult with a physician before using this product.

Those with diabetes should not use this product without their physician’s consent. Not recommended for those with high blood pressure, heart disease, or cardio-pulmonary problems. Do not use if you have hypersensitivity and allergic reactions to cold or have rheumatoid arthritis with cold sensitivity, any medical conditions related to cold exposure, or have skin sensation problems.

Caution is necessary when applying cold on or near superficial nerves.

Do not sleep or lay in a reclining posture when wearing the Cool Fat Burner or Cool Gut Buster.

Do not use gel packs if punctured; liquid material is biodegradable, dispose of appropriately.

The Cool Fat Burner will not have or assume any financial responsibility or liability for medical expenses for any injury resulting from the use of this product.

Condensation and wetness can form on the Cool Fat Burner and Cool Gut Buster cooling vests… be considerate of clothing, furniture, etc. and moisture contact.

Return Policy

For a 110% refund on the paid unit price (minus any shipping charges), return the entire undamaged Cool Fat BurnerTM and/or Cool Gut BusterTM (the thermal loading vests and all gel-packs) within 60 days to:

Cool Fat Burner
PO Box 535
Hustontown, PA 17229

The 60 day window to return begins the day after you receive the Cool Fat Burner. We must receive it back by 60 days for an eligible return. Tracking and insurance recommended for convenience. (note: all returns will be opened in front of postal workers)

It's always a good idea to include a note with your name and address for faster processing.

Also a good idea you email us with a heads-up at:

Sales @ CoolFatBurner.com

Thanks

We do not refund for mistakes made by customers entering the wrong shipping address, and not receiving their CFB. (Make sure your PayPal account is up to date with correct email addresses.) If you enter the wrong size, we will send you the correct sized vest after you return the size you incorrectly ordered, and transfer $6 for shipping and handling. (get tracking)

Re: partial returns on combo deals -- combo deals reward customers with huge discounts (up to 25%). If you return parts of a combo deal while keeping parts of the original order... you no longer have a combo deal and will be refunded an amount consistent as though you had ordered only the original units (meaning, the units you keep). Simply put, you cannot order a combo, then return parts of it and still get the reduced discount price on whatever you keep. You will be refunded a fair amount consistent as if you had originally only ordered whatever pieces you keep.

Note: we reserve the right to only refund 100% (not the bonus 110% of item price) for "mistaken" orders, "unwanted gifts," "same day returns," and other similar "change of mind" episodes. Reasons such as "it's too cold" or "I don't like how it looks" and similar trivial reasons for returns may void the refund bonus. In other words, if for whatever reason, you return your order w/o even using it or giving it an honest, legitimate try or allowing us to remedy your situation, you might receive only 100% refund on the item price, instead of the bonus 110% refund on the item price (minus any shipping charges, as usual).

We will not be held liable for mistakes in shipping made by the USPS, nor for customers who give incorrect shipping information.

Manufacturer's warranty: the Cool Fat Burner will replace for up to 1 year due to problems, defects, or failures. We do not replace for damage, cuts, tears, punctures, forced ruptures, etc. Those are the fault of improper use. All returns are opened and examined in front of postal workers.